News
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CFA called to accident in Bayswater
CFA has confirmed it was called to a washaway on the corner of Jersey Road and Malvern Street at Bayswater at 4pm on Tuesday 28…
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Federal Circuit and Family Court imposes penalties after misconduct at Belgrave Railway Station
The Federal Circuit and Family Court has imposed a total of $72,500 in penalties against the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMMEU) and…
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Locals invited to Christmas Carols at Ferntree Gully’s Wally Tew Reserve
Knox City Council is hosting a magical evening of Carols on Saturday 9 December 2023 at Wally Tew Reserve in Ferntree Gully. This free event…
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Rollover left Macclesfield Road in Yellingbo blocked
Macclesfield Road in Yellingbo was left unpassable early in the morning of Saturday 25 November after a truck rollover. A large vehicle had rolled onto…
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Axe throwing experience coming to Knox Ozone
A Wantirna South shopping centre is set to be home to a new axe-throwing experience for locals in the new year. MANIAX Axe Throwing has…
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Fine for engineered stone risk quadrupled on appeal
A company has been convicted and fined $28,000 for exposing workers to the risk of respirable crystalline silica while manufacturing engineered stone at a Knoxfield…
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EACH’s Rural Rainbows program given nod for promoting health
For the difference it has made to the health of LGBTIQA+ residents of the outer east, EACH’s Rural Rainbows program has been recognised. Rural Rainbows…
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Moderate risk thunderstorm asthma warning issued ahead of stormy weekend
The central district has been hit with a moderate risk forecast for epidemic thunderstorm asthma in place on Friday 24 November. The combination of high…
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Police looking for woman after bank cards were stolen from a vehicle in Wantirna
Police are investigating after bank cards were stolen from a vehicle in Wantirna on Monday 30 October. It is believed the cards were later used…
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Fire danger period announced for Yarra Ranges, Maroondah and Knox
Residents in the Yarra Ranges, Maroondah and Knox areas will be under the fire danger period from mid-December. CFA has announced fire restrictions for the…
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Outreach program from Anchor wins award for aiming to end homelessness
Anchor was proud to have received official recognition for its Rapid Response Program, winning the Award for Excellence in Ending Homelessness in the adult category…
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Feedback welcome on Cardinia Shire’s first-ever draft Community Infrastructure Plan
The community is invited to give feedback on Cardinia Shire Council’s first-ever Community Infrastructure Plan. The plan defines community infrastructure as ‘public buildings and facilities…